Porthcothan Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.5090° N, lon 5.0235° W●Sandy beach · Quoit
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Porthcothan Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Quoit. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Quoit
Porthcothan Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Quoit. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Quoit for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Quoit for food and a wider look around.
Fox Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Fox Cove.
See the beach →Pepper Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Pepper Cove.
See the beach →Fox Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Fox Cove.
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Pepper Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Pepper Cove.
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Trerathick
The next stretch of coast toward Trerathick.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porthcothan
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Porthcothan
Start on the sand, then walk into Quoit or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Quoit and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Quoit.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Porthcothan and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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